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Otatara Safety Snapshot

Southland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otatara is 7.92254 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 50 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, June 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.9
Regional rank #50 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼69.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 50.0%
    Burglary accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 25.0%
    Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.0%
    Assault accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Otatara Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Otatara a safe suburb to live in?

    Otatara ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otatara?

    The annual crime rate in Otatara is 7.92254 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otatara

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